The movie begins with the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, where a group of American diplomats are taken hostage by Iranian students. However, six diplomats manage to escape and take refuge in the Canadian ambassador's residence.
: The last 30 minutes are some of the most nerve-wracking in modern cinema. Even if you know the historical outcome, the airport sequence is a triumph of editing and direction. Visual Authenticity Argo -2012- Dual Audio Hindi Dubbed
The twist? The rescue mission is disguised as the production of a fake science fiction movie titled Argo . The movie begins with the 1979 Iran hostage
—along with Golden Globe and BAFTA honors for Best Film and Best Director. Fact vs. Fiction Even if you know the historical outcome, the
Winner of 3 Academy Awards, including Best Picture . Plot Summary
Ben Affleck, pulling double duty as director and star, delivers a restrained performance. He lets the story do the heavy lifting. However, the supporting cast steals the show. Alan Arkin and John Goodman provide the necessary comic relief to break the tension, while Bryan Cranston represents the frantic bureaucracy of the CIA trying to pull off a miracle.